European Parliament’s inaugural resolution pledges continuous support for Ukraine, condemns Viktor Orbán

The European Parliament will adopt a clear call today for enhanced solidarity and support for Ukraine, especially from international partners, at an important moment before US Presidential elections. Supported and shaped by the Renew Europe Group, the resolution notes that military assistance provided by the EU, US remains insufficient.

The resolution condemns Russia's sickening attack on the Okhmatdyt children´s hospital, supports Ukraine and Moldova’s accession and condemns the rogue actions of Viktor Orbán, the Prime Minister of Hungary, the country holding the rotating Presidency of the Council. It demands that Hungary faces consequences for its violations.

Commenting ahead of the adoption of the resolution, Valérie Hayer, President of Renew Europe, said:

"It is meaningful that the inaugural act of the new European Parliament is to stand united with the brave people of Ukraine. Ukraine’s security is Europe’s security. We expect nominee for the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen to heed our call for immediate action to enhance Europe’s strategic autonomy; a defence Commissioner and urgent proposals to deliver a true Defence Union. We must prepare for the possibility that international support for Ukraine may waiver and act accordingly. It is time for Europe to take its security into its own hands, with means and not just words."

Commenting on the uncoordinated visits to Russia and Beijing by Viktor Orbán, the Prime Minister of Hungary, Valérie Hayer, President of Renew Europe, said:

"Today we reiterate that the position of the European Parliament and other EU institutions is not the position of Prime Minister Orbán. We note and condemn the barbaric attack on the Okhmatdyt children´s hospital in Kyiv, just hours after Victor Orbán’s visit to Moscow. Prime Minister Orbán’s actions are a blatant violation and there must be consequences. It is time to reign in Victor Orbán’s rogue Presidency of the Council. We will continue to urge the nominee for the President of the Commission to defend the Rule of Law in Europe, including through the application of Article 7."